Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Caregiver
NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LAGOS STATE BRANCH
08.2020 - Current
Providing care to victims of flooding disasters
Distributing care packages to over 500 internally displaced people
Visiting patients in hospitals and care homes to check on their wellbeing.
Organize blood donation drives for the community, educating the public on the need to donate blood.
Teaching the community to administer first aid to others and carrying out practical sessions to aid understanding.
Administering first aid to victims of accidents
Providing assistance to care homes that were affected by flooding incidents.
Relocating patients in care homes to better accommodation after flooding incidents
Distribution of food and relief materials to internally displaced people and flood victims
Caregiver
OCEANLIGHT CARE HOME
04.2019 - Current
Providing care to clients in their homes with identified needs
Providing patients with personal care including oral hygiene, shaving, baths, etc
Assisting clients in getting up, dressing, and preparing for the day Assisting patients with the use of a commode
Keeping accurate records of care visits and writing down every task I carried out at a particular time on their care plan Helping with laundry and shopping when needed
Monitoring client health conditions Administering and encouraging patients to take medication
Supervising mealtime activities with patients
Reporting client progress and any concerns to the home manager
Observing clients for any change in behavioral patterns and letting the nurse on duty/manager aware of such changes Encouraging clients to do things on their own, as this is a way of encouraging independence
Providing palliative and end-of-life care for older people Actively participating in the rehabilitation of patients
Going through the correct procedures in order to escort patients under the direction of the nurse in charge
Interacting effectively with patients on 1 to 1 observations and support
Helping a care home resident get dressed, wash, and eat, Providing company; chatting and sharing news
Curating residents’ healthcare plans Providing information to the family about the health care plan Ensuring that residents’ needs are met
Specialized in the use of hoists and slings to assist with mobility.
Education
B.Sc. - Public Administration
University of Lagos
Care Certificate Course
Pro Trainings UK
United Kingdom
04.2023
Basic Life Support
Nigerian Red Cross
Lagos, Nigeria
06.2022
Skills
Reliability
Compassion
Physical strength
Time management
Patience
Multitask
Stamina
Proficient with
MS Office Suites applications (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Highly developed analytical, managerial, and research skills
Team player; able to work in high volume, fast-paced environment, in both individual and team settings
Affiliations
Nigerian Red Cross Society
Timeline
Volunteer Caregiver
NIGERIAN RED CROSS SOCIETY LAGOS STATE BRANCH
08.2020 - Current
Caregiver
OCEANLIGHT CARE HOME
04.2019 - Current
B.Sc. - Public Administration
University of Lagos
Care Certificate Course
Pro Trainings UK
Basic Life Support
Nigerian Red Cross
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